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AI Jobs in San Diego, CA

San Diego combines AI opportunities in biotech, defense (SPAWAR, General Atomics), telecommunications (Qualcomm), and a growing startup ecosystem. UC San Diego's AI research programs feed a steady pipeline of talent.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

251
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$150K+
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14
Companies hiring

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Pmat3w ago

Installation Lead (Op AI) - TS clearance required

San Diego, CaliforniaFull-time
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Pmat2w ago

Installation Lead (Op AI) - TS Clearance - San Diego

San Diego, CaliforniaFull-time
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Pmat3w ago

Machine Learning Engineer III (Op AI) - TS clearance - San Diego, CA

San Diego, CaliforniaFull-time
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Haystack2mo ago

MLOps Engineer

San Diego, CA
#yc
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Court Avenue5d ago

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Systemstechnologyresearch5d ago

Chief Product Manager– Collaborative Autonomy and Controls

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal5d ago

Software Engineer II, Data Platform

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Elementbiosciences6d ago

Sr Engineer II, Machine Learning

San Diego - Headquarters$140K - $184K/yrFull-time
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Shield AI6d ago

Senior Facility Security Officer (R4918)

San Diego, CaliforniaFull-time
#ai-lab
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Applied Intuition1w ago

Robotic Software Engineer, Perception

San Diego, California, United States$140K - $220K/yrFull-time
#ai-lab
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Applied Intuition1w ago

Engineering Manager - Product Integration and Test

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time
#ai-lab
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Allcareers1w ago

Senior AI Data Engineer

San Diego, CA$160K - $200K/yrFull-time
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Veracyte1w ago

Software Development Manager

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Launch21w ago

Lead Data Engineer

REMOTE$150K - $190K/yrFull-time
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Coinbase1w ago

Senior Staff Software Engineer

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Veracyte1w ago

Technical Product Manager

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Cortica1w ago

Senior AI Data Engineer

San Diego, California, United States$160K - $200K/yrFull-time
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Launch21w ago

Senior Data Engineer

REMOTE$150K - $190K/yrFull-time
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Veracyte1w ago

Software Development Engineer

REMOTEFull-time
#remote
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Applied1w ago

Applied Perception Engineering Lead

San DiegoFull-time

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Frequently Asked Questions

What AI companies are hiring in San Diego?

San Diego has a growing AI ecosystem with opportunities at both established tech companies and innovative startups. Browse our curated listings to find companies actively hiring for AI roles in the San Diego area.

What is the average AI salary in San Diego?

AI salaries in San Diego, CA typically range between $130K-$300K+ depending on role, seniority, and company size. Senior and staff-level roles at top companies can significantly exceed these ranges.

AI Job Insights for San Diego

Salary Range (Yearly, USD)

$65K - $373K

Median $155K from 58 listings with salary data

Top Companies Hiring

Pmat (3)Veracyte (3)Applied Intuition (2)Launch2 (2)Haystack (1)Court Avenue (1)

Based on recent listings shown on this page.

Common Roles

Senior AI Data Engineer (2)Installation Lead (Op AI) - TS clearance required (1)Installation Lead (Op AI) - TS Clearance - San Diego (1)Machine Learning Engineer III (Op AI) - TS clearance - San Diego, CA (1)MLOps Engineer (1)Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (1)

Counts reflect recent listings, not total market size.

In-Demand Skills

Remote (7)Ai Lab (3)Yc (1)

Derived from tags on recent listings.

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